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Vivalas · 22 May 2016, 01:25 AM

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/be...he-new-daytona

John Mayer and Ben Clymer.

Z06Chris · 22 May 2016, 01:49 AM

"JM:
Here's an interesting thought – I kind of wish this were my first Daytona. It's so good, and so right, I'd be sleeping with it, showering with it on. We all remember our first Rolex, and just imagine if THIS were your first? Watches this good, even Rolexes this good, do not come along often."

This will be my first Rolex and the hype is killing me right now.

masyv6 · 22 May 2016, 01:54 AM

I just wish they did a video of this conversation instead of an article. Their video content is so good.

Racerdj · 22 May 2016, 01:56 AM

A good read for sure.

LSUfan · 22 May 2016, 01:59 AM

This will be my first Daytona and second Rolex. The wait is killing me and I think my phone calls are killing my sales lady.

zion_rasta · 22 May 2016, 02:09 AM

I would buy one right now, I am not sure I would feel the same way a year from now.

Something tells me that this hype was created so that Rolex can sell them as they come off the assembly line...

Spartacus · 22 May 2016, 02:12 AM

A bit over the top for me, they need to cool their jets a bit and come back down to the realization that it's a dial and bezel update. Not a modern PN.

I'm all for excitement - I'm in line at my AD, will likely buy 2-3 when the opportunity comes but I'm not buying into the hype or the notion that a ss Daytona should go for 30k.

The Joker · 22 May 2016, 02:19 AM

OTT for sure. Couldn't read it all.

rebel_1 · 22 May 2016, 02:19 AM

The hype is a little annoying, IMHO.

AK797 · 22 May 2016, 02:27 AM

I agree it's a bit too hyped, if it had a panda dial or crosshair subdials then maybe justified.

Verdi · 22 May 2016, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I agree it's a bit too hyped, if it had a panda dial or crosshair subdials then maybe justified.

I agree.

Cru Jones · 22 May 2016, 02:30 AM

Must be nice to be especially targeted by Rolex. Not like the watch needed the extra hype! But, whatever, the pictures are

!

Kobin · 22 May 2016, 02:33 AM

Hodinkee used to be cool and interesting. Not any more.

cangelosijeff · 22 May 2016, 02:35 AM

As someone who doesn't have a dog in the fight re getting one, and while I don't think it was their intent, it comes off as more than slightly elitist.

Javier2.0t · 22 May 2016, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cangelosijeff

As someone who doesn't have a dog in the fight re getting one, and while I don't think it was their intent, it comes off as more than slightly elitist.

I agree. I was excited to read it, and have been happy to see members post theirs. This article was hard to read, way over the top. John Mayer came off like a bit of a tool.

Vivalas · 22 May 2016, 03:38 AM

Hasnt put me off at all. I think it will be highly desirable for years to come.

Seaswirl · 22 May 2016, 02:46 AM

As much as I love the new Daytona, it's far from perfect as these two seem to feel. Brushed PCLs and lugs and I'd share their giddiness. Still want one though as I feel it's a step up, albeit incremental, over the current 116520 and it's just a hell of a good looking watch.

DeeTee · 22 May 2016, 07:21 AM

I'm sure they got free Daytonas.
Costs Rolex nothing, but it's worth over a million in marketing over the long term.

J!m · 22 May 2016, 10:00 AM

Both purchased in the nyc boutique no doubt. I suspect the front door hadn't latched closed behind them before they were on the horn with Geneva: "guess who just ordered the new Daytona! Be sure we get some from the first batch!"

Rolex is not dumb. They know who these guys are and I would not be surprised to learn they got a text similar to one another member got... Only difference is "do an article" was in there somewhere.

Whatever. It's a game I'd rather not play but some enjoy it.

J!m · 22 May 2016, 10:00 AM

Double post.

22 May 2016, 01:25 AM	#1
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,644	New Daytona Review https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/be...he-new-daytona John Mayer and Ben Clymer.

22 May 2016, 01:56 AM	#4
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	A good read for sure. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

22 May 2016, 02:09 AM	#6
zion_rasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: GMT II ceramic Posts: 1,590	I would buy one right now, I am not sure I would feel the same way a year from now. Something tells me that this hype was created so that Rolex can sell them as they come off the assembly line... __________________ Sky Dweller WG 326139 GMT II 116710LN Submariner 1680 Sold - Daytona 116523; YM 116622; Datejust 16233

22 May 2016, 02:19 AM	#9
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	The hype is a little annoying, IMHO. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

22 May 2016, 01:49 AM	#2
Z06Chris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 81	"JM: Here's an interesting thought – I kind of wish this were my first Daytona. It's so good, and so right, I'd be sleeping with it, showering with it on. We all remember our first Rolex, and just imagine if THIS were your first? Watches this good, even Rolexes this good, do not come along often." This will be my first Rolex and the hype is killing me right now.

22 May 2016, 01:54 AM	#3
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,771	I just wish they did a video of this conversation instead of an article. Their video content is so good.

22 May 2016, 01:59 AM	#5
LSUfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Memphis Posts: 67	This will be my first Daytona and second Rolex. The wait is killing me and I think my phone calls are killing my sales lady.

22 May 2016, 02:12 AM	#7
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,742	A bit over the top for me, they need to cool their jets a bit and come back down to the realization that it's a dial and bezel update. Not a modern PN. I'm all for excitement - I'm in line at my AD, will likely buy 2-3 when the opportunity comes but I'm not buying into the hype or the notion that a ss Daytona should go for 30k.

22 May 2016, 02:19 AM	#8
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	OTT for sure. Couldn't read it all.

22 May 2016, 02:27 AM	#10
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	I agree it's a bit too hyped, if it had a panda dial or crosshair subdials then maybe justified.

22 May 2016, 02:30 AM	#12
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,229	Must be nice to be especially targeted by Rolex. Not like the watch needed the extra hype! But, whatever, the pictures are !

22 May 2016, 02:33 AM	#13
Kobin "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Watch: Day-Date Posts: 932	Hodinkee used to be cool and interesting. Not any more.

22 May 2016, 02:35 AM	#14
cangelosijeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Jeff Location: USA Watch: LV Posts: 395	As someone who doesn't have a dog in the fight re getting one, and while I don't think it was their intent, it comes off as more than slightly elitist.

22 May 2016, 03:38 AM	#16
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,644	Hasnt put me off at all. I think it will be highly desirable for years to come.

22 May 2016, 02:46 AM	#17
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	As much as I love the new Daytona, it's far from perfect as these two seem to feel. Brushed PCLs and lugs and I'd share their giddiness. Still want one though as I feel it's a step up, albeit incremental, over the current 116520 and it's just a hell of a good looking watch.

22 May 2016, 07:21 AM	#18
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	I'm sure they got free Daytonas. Costs Rolex nothing, but it's worth over a million in marketing over the long term.

22 May 2016, 10:00 AM	#19
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,839	Both purchased in the nyc boutique no doubt. I suspect the front door hadn't latched closed behind them before they were on the horn with Geneva: "guess who just ordered the new Daytona! Be sure we get some from the first batch!" Rolex is not dumb. They know who these guys are and I would not be surprised to learn they got a text similar to one another member got... Only difference is "do an article" was in there somewhere. Whatever. It's a game I'd rather not play but some enjoy it.

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